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#222 of 302 schools in RI

Urban Collaborative Program

Middle School · Urban Collaborative · Providence, RI

A middle school in Providence, RI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI 02903

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)-3% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$30,504
Chronic Absenteeism81.1%

Students at Urban Collaborative Program score 2% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: -3%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Collaborative Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,935/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,987

Median home value

$365,600

Median rent

$1,640/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4private4–80.7 mi123Compare →
Providence Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.75–80.7 mi225Compare →
Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.46–80.8 mi187Compare →
West Broadway Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.55–80.8 mi499Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Urban Collaborative

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$30,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Urban Collaborative Program is listed in Urban Collaborative; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Collaborative Program

Urban Collaborative Program is a public middle school in Providence, RI, part of Urban Collaborative, serving approximately 132 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Collaborative Program

What grades does Urban Collaborative Program serve?

Urban Collaborative Program serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Urban Collaborative Program?

Urban Collaborative Program has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Collaborative Program?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Collaborative Program is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Collaborative Program rank in RI?

Urban Collaborative Program ranks #222 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Urban Collaborative Program's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Collaborative Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Urban Collaborative Program?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Collaborative Program has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Urban Collaborative Program a charter school?

No, Urban Collaborative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Urban Collaborative Program a Title I school?

No, Urban Collaborative Program is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Collaborative Program?

100.0% of students at Urban Collaborative Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.1%
Area population (ZIP 02903)
12,309
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02903; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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